Entertaiment is any activity that provides amusement, distraction, recreation, or pleasure. It includes forms such as movies, sports, concerts, games, social gatherings, dining out, reading books or magazines, and many other things. Some entertainments have serious purposes, such as ceremonies, celebrations, religious festivals, and satire. Others are purely recreational, such as leisure activities and vacations. The word entertainment has become so familiar and flexible that it can be applied to a wide range of situations, and its uses have demonstrated a remarkable capacity for creative remix.
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